There’s something that’s just not right about going to a theatre and not being able to eat popcorn. I mean, that’s just what you’re supposed to do, right? Not at Hawaii Theatre. Four years and a $28-million renovation means the popcorn and Cokes and candy bars are gone forever. Here’s why. read more »

Normally, you don’t want to argue with someone who buys ink by the barrel. I suppose that’s how they buy ink over at the Honolulu Advertiser (Hawaii’s largest daily newspaper). Each year they rank Hawaii’s Best 150 Restaurants according to readers and Advertiser critics. Is there a better way? read more »

Honolulu is a wonderful city. Mountains. Shopping. Waikiki. Chinatown. Ala Moana Center. If you’re looking for something special. Something you won’t find “in town”. Load up the car and head to the Windward side and view the Koolau Mountains from a whole new perspective. read more »

Hawaii has plenty of organizations whose primary mission is to save this part of the planet from ourselves. The Hawaii Nature Center is one such group. The part of Hawaii they plan to save is all about mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it won’t matter. read more »

Honolulu is a bit like any American metropolis. Despite the beaches, palm trees, and perfect weather, there’s traffic, congestion, high rent. Did we mention the crowds? East of Honolulu is East Honolulu. Here’s why it’s a whole different world out there. read more »

Most folks come to Hawaii because it’s like a fabulous paradise. Great weather. Gorgeous mountains. Lush greenery. Volcanoes. Tropical beaches. The raw beauty of nature. That’s the paradise above the water. Below the water is a whole different paradise. read more »

Diamond Head, is Honolulu's most recognizable attraction. Kapiolani Park sits below Diamond Head and next to Waikiki. It was Hawaii’s first public park as of 1877. King Kalaukaua named the park after his beautiful wife, Queen Kapiolani. The 200 acres of lush trees, lawns, is parked next to Honolulu Zoo, below the slopes of Diamond Head, and across from Queen’s Surf Beach. read more »

Hawaii is wired. Literally. Few areas on the mainland 48 states have as much broadband access as Honolulu, so high speed Internet access for Mac users is common. Honolulu is also home to the only Apple Store in the Pacific. read more »

While Honolulu doesn’t have the historical prominence of, say, Europe, the Middle East, or Asia, there are plenty of entertaining historical sites to the city. Some are within walking distance of both Waikiki and Downtown. Regardless, they’re all… read more »